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Coding agents & AI IDEs
GitHub Copilot
GitHub's AI assistant: inline suggestions, chat, agent mode, Copilot in the cloud, code review and a CLI, billed with GitHub AI Credits.
Best for: Teams already on GitHub who want agent mode, cloud agents and code review in their existing IDE.
Pricing
| Free tier | Yes. Copilot Free (2,000 completions/mo, auto model selection). Copilot Student is free for verified students. |
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| Paid plans | Pro $10/mo (1,500 AI credits), Pro+ $39/mo (7,000), Max $100/mo (20,000). Business $19/seat, Enterprise $39/seat. |
| Maker | GitHub (Microsoft) |
| Source | https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans |
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Pros
- Cheapest paid entry point here ($10/mo)
- Free for verified students; free Pro for some teachers and OSS maintainers
- Works in VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains and on github.com
Cons
- AI-credit billing takes some learning
- Free and Student plans get auto model selection only
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FAQ
Is GitHub Copilot free?
Yes. Copilot Free (2,000 completions/mo, auto model selection). Copilot Student is free for verified students.
How much does GitHub Copilot cost?
Pro $10/mo (1,500 AI credits), Pro+ $39/mo (7,000), Max $100/mo (20,000). Business $19/seat, Enterprise $39/seat.
What is GitHub Copilot best for?
Teams already on GitHub who want agent mode, cloud agents and code review in their existing IDE.
Who makes GitHub Copilot?
GitHub Copilot is made by GitHub (Microsoft).
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